The word “autonomous” means “self law,” from auto (self) and nomos (law). In contrast to Sola Scriptura, “Solo” Scriptura is the autonomous interpretation of the Word by individuals while Qualified Infallibility is the form that the autonomous interpretation of the Word takes with collectives. Covenantally speaking, autonomy manifests when a delegated authority makes himself or herself the source of authority, which God alone is able to be. Autonomy is the essence of sin, which is lawlessness (1 Jn. 3:4). Thus theonomy (God’s law) is the kingdomcultural alternative to autonomy (self law).
Also see Covenant, Qualified Infallibility, Sola Scriptura, “Solo” Scriptura, and Theonomy.